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China said it is open for dialogue with the Philippines to settle maritime disputes after President Marcos noted that Manila’s diplomatic relations with Beijing appeared to be  heading  toward a “poor direction.” Photo courtesy of China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin  Wang Wenbin, spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry, said China …

The government has promised to take on the role of a “partner, pathfinder, and peacemaker” should it succeed in its bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).  Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina Lourdes Bernas made this pitch before a select group of countries during …

This March 22, 2021 aerial photo shows Chinese vessels still present in the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea, well within the Philippine exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. (Armed Forces of the Philippines)  MANILA, Philippines — After another fresh wave of accusations that the Philippines has been …

The Colorado Supreme Court has declared former U.S. president Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot.  Former president expected to appeal ruling, which would ban him under U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause. The Colorado Supreme Court declared …

New regulations being published this week by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will effectively end sales of new passenger vehicles powered only by gasoline or diesel in 2035.  New rules will effectively end sales of vehicles powered only by gasoline or diesel by 2035. The end of the road is coming …

The Israeli military was quick to investigate the accidental killings of three Israeli hostages last week, but human rights groups say there is very little accountability when Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian children. Human rights groups say Israeli forces face little accountability when minors die in military operations. WARNING: This story …

Canada’s annual inflation rate held steady at 3.1 per cent in November, matching the previous month’s rate, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday.  Economists were expecting rate to fall below 3% threshold. Canada’s annual inflation rate held steady at 3.1 per centin November, matching the previous month’s …

The Philippines committed to become ​”partner, pathfinder and peacemaker​” when it presented its candidature to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Philippine Permanent Mission to the UN and other International Organizations Representative Evangelina Lourdes Bernas ​made the commitment as she pushed for the country’s bid to become …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. participates in the luncheon meeting hosted by Keidanren and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)  President Marcos has stressed the immediate need for an inclusive energy transition, as he acknowledged that having clean energy is vital to attain a “sustainable future”. “The Philippines …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned home Monday night from participating in the 50th Association (ASEAN)-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Commemorative Summit in Tokyo, describing the regional bloc’s ties with Japan as robust and enduring. In a video message filmed before he left Tokyo for Manila, Mr. …